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Couch to 5k. It builds walk/run intervals very slowly.

How soon after surgery did you start running? I used to run 5ks and am planning on running my first half in March and I'd like to start training asap.

I had never run before surgery and started couch to 5k at about three or four weeks out. I had surgery in early December, did my first 5k in April, 10k in August and half marathon in October.

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Couch to 5k. It builds walk/run intervals very slowly.

How soon after surgery did you start running? I used to run 5ks and am planning on running my first half in March and I'd like to start training asap.

So you had surgery 12/16 and are planning a half marathon at about four months out? How much did you run before surgery? You said you used to run 5k's, how long ago? That seems super fast to me, but if you have been a runner for a while it might be possible. I was only getting about 400-500 calories a day at four months out so no way could I have done that!

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Swimming, it's my go to exercise because it's low impact which is great for my back. I'm 5 weeks today and I can't wait to get into the gym to do some weight training

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InnerSurferGirl-you are brave! I cannot imagine getting in a pool. I do promise to think about it after my surgery and contemplate maybe after 4 months. ...maybe. Boy, talk about a comfort zone issue for me! You rock!!

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InnerSurferGirl-you are brave! I cannot imagine getting in a pool. I do promise to think about it after my surgery and contemplate maybe after 4 months. ...maybe. Boy, talk about a comfort zone issue for me! You rock!!

You can do it. I can't tell you how much getting into the pool helps me: body, mind and soul.

Also, since I am swimming at a wellness center that is associated with a hospital and serves a lot of folks undergoing physical rehab, the encouragement is awesome.

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I too am a Water rat. I have all the grace of a sheet of plywood in a hurricane when walking and running. I can do it... but it just feels 17 kinds of clumsy and just plain hurts everything I've got in a very short period of time.

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I was straight out walking the dogs a few days after surgery. 10 weeks out I average about 4-5 miles a day between the dogs and general walking. The dogs legs appear to be getting shorter-wonder why?!!!! Off to the pool after the New Year (I might get some more 'me' time) to start swimming again. I feel brilliant. Went out on Boxing Day with friend, husband and dogs and husband fell about laughing when I headed towards the kids adventure area and started playing. He gave me a huge kiss and said that the difference was amazing. I'm 59 by the way but don't feel it anymore!!!!!

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Walking, walking, and more walking. I was sleeved 28 days ago and have been averaging 3-5 miles everyday. It really makes me feel better and I'm already down 29 pounds.

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Walking up to 2 miles the 1st six weeks then I continued with my Curves membership...6 months out doing 4 days at Curves and walk 6-8 miles on the weekend.

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I am currently using DVDs by Leslie Sancone. She has a Walk At Home series. It does include alot of walking, but it also incorporates other elements as well. I starting using this about a week and a half after surgery.

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Walking. I started walking first.

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I started with walking also. I increased my daily Fitbit goals as I was feeling better. I also started riding my recumbent bike. I found that easy to do and watch tv when I was too tired to keep walking some nights. I was just given the ok to start in the Water at my 4 week PO visit. Once all my scabs fell off, I got the ok and am looking for a class to join and hope to add lap swimming in the near future.

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I am trying to grasp at what magnitude I should begin with in exercise. I don't know if I should just begin with walking or...? Any advice on your work out routines after surgery would be great!

Surgery was Nov 30th. I started back at the gym on Jan 19th. Try the recumbent bike ( you sit and pedal your knees are kind of stretched out in front of you) it works out your core muscles

(belly) ... your legs and your but with a low pain possibility. It is very good for someone with back knee and hip issues ( like me) I don't know if you have them but if you are just starting and need advice this is where I started before I ever had my surgery... IT works I got stronger my knees back everything got better and even before surgery etc I lost 26 pounds. I am also back to lifting weights... Doc said if I tolerated it to go for it... as long as I don't do too much tummy stuff ( I get enough from the bike right now) It's good :)

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